Why Robert Lewandowski Doesn’t Want to Play in Polish National Team?
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A Khan
- . June 9, 2025
- . Update: June 9, 2025 9:46 pm
People who follow Poland’s national football team are shocked by Robert Lewandowski announcement and are uncertain about the team’s prospects in the future. Polish football lovers are stunned by Sterling’s decision to skip international matches, as they ask for the reason behind his unusual action.
Coach Michał Probierz caused Robert Lewandowski’s discontent by choosing to take him out as the captain of Poland. For ten years, Robert Lewandowski led Poland until his position with the Poland national team was suddenly changed, and Piotr Zieliński from Napoli was given the armband.
This choice has created a big change in how Polish football has been managed. Since 2014 and under Adam Nawałka, Robert Lewandowski has been Poland’s captain in 93 international matches. Because Probierz played such a big role in the history of Polish football, everyone was stunned by his departure.
Why Robert Lewandowski Refuses to Accept New Coaching Direction
Robert Lewandowski feels frustrated about more things than just not having the captaincy. Some facts point out that the striker isn’t in agreement with Probierz’s methods of coaching and managing the team. He trusts that, as things are now, the coaching team does not give him a chance to support the national team in a big way.
It was during the important qualifiers for Poland’s participation in the World Cup that Robert Lewandowski protested. Initially, it seemed that Lukaku’s choice to miss the training camp was caused by exhaustion, but now it appears he decided that way to protest his coaches. Lewandowski clearly shows how unhappy he is by making his retirement announcement on the platform X.
Coach Probierz’s Controversial Decisions Alienate Robert Lewandowski
When Robert Lewandowski returned from his vacation, he discovered that the club’s new manager had brought certain changes he could not accept. Probierz may be making about 200,000 PLN a month, but his methods have not been able to maintain a good relationship with Poland’s key player.
The contrast with previous coaches is stark, as shown in the salary comparison below:
| Coach Name | Period | Monthly Salary (PLN) | Annual Salary (PLN) |
| Michał Probierz | 2023 – Present | 200,000 | 2,400,000 |
| Fernando Santos | 2023 | 700,000 | 8,400,000 |
| Czesław Michniewicz | 2022 | 200,000 | 2,400,000 |
| Paulo Sousa | 2021 – 2020 | 300,000 | 3,600,000 |
| Jerzy Brzęczek | 2018 – 2021 | 160,000 | 1,920,000 |
| Adam Nawałka | 2013 – 2018 | 120,000 | 1,440,000 |
| Waldemar Fornalik | 2012 – 2013 | 160,000 | 1,920,000 |
| Franciszek Smuda | 2009 – 2012 | 190,000 | 2,280,000 |
Fernando Santos earned the most money among the managers, up to 700,000 PLN each month, before being in charge for a few months. Even though he was better paid, Robert Lewandowski’s former coach, Adam Nawałka, still built stronger bonds amongst his team and won more matches.
